🎉 Congratulations to Valley Park High School student Mark Pennington, who has officially signed his commitment to participate in the Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, Valley Park School District, and Cambridge Air Solutions!

Through his apprenticeship with Cambridge Air Solutions, Mark will gain valuable hands-on experience while continuing his academic journey. We’re proud of Mark for taking this exciting step toward his future and representing Valley Park with pride! 💙🧡

#VPPride #LimitlessLearning #YouthApprenticeship

🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟 A warm Hawk welcome to Kelly Schaefer! Kelly is joining Valley Park Elementary as our new fourth grade teacher. Her classroom will be a place where students learn, grow, ask questions, and build confidence every day. We're so excited to have her as part of our school community. Welcome to Valley Park, Kelly! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

🎒 Our Back-to-School Newsletter is packed with everything you need to kick off the year strong. Important dates, tips and more! 💙🧡📬 It's hitting mailboxes this week! 🛍️ And don’t forget: Tax-Free Weekend starts this Friday!👉 www.vpschools.org/btsnews26 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

What will tomorrow's Valley Park graduates need to succeed? That's the question we're asking our community, and we want to hear from you! Join us on August 11 as we begin creating Valley Park's Portrait of a Graduate, a shared vision for the knowledge, skills, and character traits every student should develop before graduation.

📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office

RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog

Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡

📅 Planning a family trip or appointment this school year? We've got you covered! Check out our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to see holiday breaks and no-school days at a glance. Planning ahead helps students maximize instructional time while making the most of school breaks. Save this graphic for easy reference throughout the year! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟 Please help us welcome Sirisha Mandava to the Valley Park family! Sirisha joins Valley Park High School as one of our new math teachers. We're excited to have her on our team and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make on our students this school year. Welcome to Valley Park, Sirisha! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

🦖 How adorable is this?! The Valley Park Community Library brought prehistoric fun to life with its Dino Dig, giving kids a chance to learn, explore and use their imaginations through hands-on play. Even Dr. Luhning couldn't resist joining in on the fun! 😊 Thank you to our amazing Valley Park Community Library for creating experiences that spark curiosity and bring our community together. 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning

🌟 New Staff Spotlight 🌟 Please help us welcome Christine Eckerty to the Valley Park family! Christine joins Valley Park High School as one of our new math teachers. We're excited to have her on our team and can't wait to see all the great things she'll accomplish with our students.. Welcome to Valley Park, Christine! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

What will tomorrow's Valley Park graduates need to succeed? That's the question we're asking our community, and we want to hear from you! Join us on August 11 as we begin creating Valley Park's Portrait of a Graduate, a shared vision for the knowledge, skills, and character traits every student should develop before graduation.

📅 August 11 | 🕕 6:00-8:00 p.m.
📍 Valley Park School District Office

RSVP by August 7: www.vpschools.org/pog

Together, we're shaping the future of Valley Park students. 💙🧡

New Staff Spotlight! Welcome Annika Lawless, our newest 5th Grade Teacher at VPES! We're excited to have Annika join our team and can't wait for the positive impact she'll make in the lives of our students. Welcome to Valley Park, Annika! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

🍂 Fall sports are almost here, and we can't wait to cheer on our Hawks! From the first pitch to the final whistle, there's nothing like a home game at Valley Park. Mark your calendars, wear your blue and orange, and come out to support our student-athletes at this season's home games. Let's pack the stands and show our #VPPride! 🦅💙🧡 #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning Visit www.vpschools.org/athletics for all the game info!

⏰ Back-to-School = Back to Good Habits! Whether you’re in elementary, middle, or high school, showing up on time and ready makes a big difference. ✅ Elementary: Confidence starts with being on time and fueling up and yes, even a banana counts! 🎒 Middle School: Less stress, more success. Attendance boosts grades and friendships. 🗓️ High School: Every class counts. Prep the night before and set yourself up to win the day. Let’s make every day count, Hawks! 💙🧡 #VPPride #LimitlessLearning

We can't wait to welcome back our Hawks on August 24, 2026! Check out this to do list and visit www.vpschools.org/backtoschool for all the information you need for the first day! See you next month! #VPPride

Valley Park is still enrolling for Early Childhood & Kindergarten programs! 👶 Early Childhood (ages 3–5): Half-day & full-day 🎓 Kindergarten: Free full-day for kids turning 5 by July 31, come grow with us! 📲 www.vpschools.org/ecc 📲 www.vpschools.org/kindergarten#VPPride

🎒 Back-to-School is coming, are you ready? Whether you're a Little Hawk, middle schooler or high schooler, now's the time to set yourself up for success!
⏰ Start adjusting your sleep schedule so those early mornings don’t feel so rough.
🎯 Set a few simple goals - like showing up on time or staying organized.
📓 Double-check your backpack, supplies and routine so the first day feels familiar, not frantic.
Let’s make Day 1 feel like Day 10. You've got this, Hawks! 💙🧡

🎒 Incoming kindergarten families, mark your calendars! 🖍️ Kindergarten Jumpstart starts a month from today! This special event helps our newest learners feel comfortable, confident and excited for their first day of school. Stay tuned for more details! 💙🧡 #VPPride #KindergartenReady #ClassOf2039

🎉 Congratulations to Sarah Newton, Middle School ELA teacher, on an incredible achievement! After being named Valley Park School District Teacher of the Year, Sarah has now been selected as one of just 10 educators in the St. Louis region to receive the Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Sarah's outstanding dedication to students, excellence in teaching and positive impact on our school community. As a regional honoree, she is now eligible to apply for the 2027 Missouri State Teacher of the Year award. We are so proud of Sarah and grateful for the difference she makes every day for our students. 💙🧡 #VPPride #OneCommunity #LimitlessLearning

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Valley Park School District! Today, we celebrate the values of freedom, unity and community. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday with family and friends. 💙❤️ #VPPride #OneCommunity

🎒 Incoming kindergarten families, mark your calendars! 🖍️ Kindergarten Jumpstart is coming soon! This special event helps our newest learners feel comfortable, confident and excited for their first day of school. Stay tuned for more details! 💙🧡 #VPPride #KindergartenReady